International students in Victoria will receive a relief payment of up to $1,100 as part of a Victorian Government emergency support package that will help tens of thousands of people across our state.

What is Tempory Activity Visa (subclass 408) Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream?

• The new Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream was recently introduced in response to COVID-19 pandemic. This provides a pathway to temporary visa holders, who are unable to depart Australia due to COVID-19, to lawfully remain in Australia and continue working, if they wish to do so, until it is safe and practicable for you to return to their home country.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, an increasing number of policies are being announced by the Australian Government.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions relating to changes and arrangements for temporary visas.

Did you know that there were 693,750 full-fee paying international students in Australia last year? International students were worth $35 billion to the Australian economy and support 240,000 jobs last year.

75% of these international students used an education agent to assist them.